News Archive: Entomology
UK to host Turf Research Field Day
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Katie Pratt
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The event is open to turf professionals and the general public.
UK Robinson Forest welcomes the curious
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Carol Lea Spence
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On a flawless June Saturday, local residents had the chance to see what what goes on in Robinson Forest as they attended the first Robinson Forest Field Day
UK offering free urban tree workshops for neighborhoods
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Carol Lea Spence
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UK’s Urban Forest Initiative is offering free urban tree health and care workshops to neighborhoods in Central and East Central Kentucky from June through August.
Preventative measures can help protect against mosquito bites
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Katie Pratt
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Mosquito season is here. UK entomologists share tips to help Kentuckians avoid bites.
UK entomologist identifies new wasps; names two for students
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Katie Pratt
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UK entomologist gives unique names to parasitoid wasp species, including two named for students.
UK research reveals list of bee-friendly plants
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Katie Pratt
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A UK research project to identify bee-friendly trees and shrubs is the first comprehensive study of its kind.
UK entomologist offers tips on ticks
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Katie Pratt
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Ticks are now active. A UK entomolgist tells Kentuckians what they can do to minimize their chances of getting bit.
Register early for teen forest leadership program
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Carol Lea Spence
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The Kentucky Forest Leadership Program, June 4-9, provides learning experiences in forestry, entomology and wildlife for students entering their junior or senior year of high school.
UK training helps farmers learn how to assess wheat freeze damage
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Katie Pratt
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UK wheat specialists helped growers learn how to access potential freeze damage before it appears in the field during the emergency training.
Public seminars to throw light on urban forests
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Urban forests benefit developed areas environmentally, socially and economically. UK Urban Forest Initiative will host two public seminars on the topic.